Depending on what state you live in, you may be able to get a free Naloxone kit, otherwise known as Narcan. This safe medication can be used to quickly stop the effects of an opioid overdose within minutes and lasts for 30-90 minutes, which is crucial to buying time for more serious medical help. You can literally help save a life by carrying this around.
There will be a short training video to watch, then answer a few questions and submit your mailing address.
They have injectable intramuscular Naloxone as well as a much easier to use Narcan nasal spray. Each state has different laws as to which you can get for free, but if you live in a state where the nasal spray is an option, then I strongly recommend you carry it around in your purse or everyday bag. Harm reduction is so very important in our society. This small and easy to use device might save a life one day. I've lost people in my life and social circle to overdoses and I've spent countless hours wondering what might have happened if somebody had just had some Narcan with them when they needed it. I've also seen somebody overdosing in public before and a good samaritan had Narcan in his backpack and saved their life by administering it.
It's not every day I can post a freebie with this much weight and importance.
